The researchers discovered that yoga has an epigenetic
effect, which means that it alters the expression of the genes without changing
the genetic code itself.

Yoga, they said, can positively improve metabolic function
on a cellular level, improving the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and
prevent the development of chronic diseases.

In addition to the changes in DNA, the researchers
found another remarkable change: the body was more resistance to oxidative
stress, which is “an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the
ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through
neutralization by antioxidants.” In more simple terms, that means a body that
functions better and has a lower risk for developing disease.